Sous Chef

The Meat and Wine Co.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Staff discounts across venues

Daily staff meals

Structured onboarding & leadership dev

Career progression within national ops

Job summary

The Meat & Wine Co Southbank is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team and help deliver the premium dining experience our brand is known for. Working closely with the Head Chef, this hands-on role oversees kitchen operations, mentors the team, and upholds our high standards of quality, consistency and service.

We offer an attractive salary package, staff discounts across our national venues, daily staff meals, structured onboarding and clear career progression within a

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a premium, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to train, mentor and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and stock control.
• Solid food safety and WHS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and lead daily service.
• Mentor and develop the kitchen team to maintain quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to execute menu and standards.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Labour management

Stock control

Food safety

Food quality

Job description

The Meat & Wine Co Southbank is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team and help deliver the premium dining experience The Meat & Wine Co is known for.

Working closely with the Head Chef, this is a hands-on leadership role where you'll assist in overseeing kitchen operations, lead and develop the team, and maintain the high standards of quality, consistency and service our brand is recognised for.

What's on offer

Attractive salary package

Staff discounts across all Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group venues nationwide (The Meat & Wine Co, Hunter & Barrel and 6HEAD)

Daily staff meals

Structured onboarding and leadership development

Career progression opportunities within a national hospitality group

Strong support from an experienced senior leadership team

What we're looking for

Previous experience in a Kitchen Leadership role within a premium, high-volume venue

Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor and motivate a team

Sound understanding of kitchen operations, labour management and stock control

Ability to maintain high food quality and consistency during busy service periods

Strong understanding of food safety, compliance and WHS standards

Passion for hospitality, quality produce and team culture

Availability across a 7-day rotating roster

About The Meat & Wine Co

The Meat & Wine Co is an African-inspired premium steakhouse that brings together a combination of an elevated steak program of premium meats, curated world-class wines, and commitment to the latest food trends, within an opulent and contemporary design aesthetic energised by African cultural heritage.

If you're looking to take the next step in your kitchen leadership career while joining an established and growing hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you.